Dealing with Power of Attorney, Wills and Probate

The brief of letting agents is wide reaching when dealing with property to be let, property with tenants in situe, and circumstances that change in relation to property owners and tenants. Situations arise that can be challenging, sensitive and require Due Diligence.

Power of Attorney

When a person presents themselves as the Power of Attorney on behalf of a client landlord or tenant, it is important to follow a strict process to ascertain that a Power of Attorney is in fact in place.

Figures show that since 2014/15, the numbers of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) have more than doubled and the reasons for this range from an increased need for protection due to changes in personal circumstance to illness or lack of capacity